I-134 for Embassy interview.

[DktrFaustus 38]

Good morning everybody,

 

Quick question about documents needed for Embassy interview. I've seen a few mentions of an I-134 with a "wet signature". My fiancee is my sponsor/beneficiary, so we already filed the necessary form in the original petition. Do I need another one or will my original (I have a copy of the entire petition we sent off at home anyway) suffice?

 

Similarly, would you recommend an updated statement of intent? Of course she and I both created and filed our own in the original petition.

 

On top of that she has supplied me with a letter from her employer (she started a new job on October 15th) noting her employment and salary, as well as more recent payslips/documents relating to money she received between our filing date and now. I presume that, along with the other obvious/basic documents required, we are all good.

 

Apologies for this seemingly basic question. Just looking for a bit of clarity. Interview is six days away now and making sure all my ducks are in a row. I can't believe it's so soon!

[Soonish 90]

1 hour ago, DktrFaustus said:

Good morning everybody,

 

Quick question about documents needed for Embassy interview. I've seen a few mentions of an I-134 with a "wet signature". My fiancee is my sponsor/beneficiary, so we already filed the necessary form in the original petition. Do I need another one or will my original (I have a copy of the entire petition we sent off at home anyway) suffice?

 

Similarly, would you recommend an updated statement of intent? Of course she and I both created and filed our own in the original petition.

 

On top of that she has supplied me with a letter from her employer (she started a new job on October 15th) noting her employment and salary, as well as more recent payslips/documents relating to money she received between our filing date and now. I presume that, along with the other obvious/basic documents required, we are all good.

 

Apologies for this seemingly basic question. Just looking for a bit of clarity. Interview is six days away now and making sure all my ducks are in a row. I can't believe it's so soon!

My Fiance (Petitioner) had also started a new job since we filed so I was asked if I had brought "a letter from his employer or payslips or anything" to support the Affidavit of Support I-134 information- I had three months payslips and the interviewer was happy to just take the most recent.

 

I would say that because you fiance probably won't get a payslip between now and your interview (if she is salaried I imagine she will get one in late Nov as her first?) then you should definitely take the letter from her employer that states her salary. 

 

I gave the i-134 with a wet signature but I am not sure if you are able to give a copy. If you already submitted that with your initial application they may not even ask to see it again or any proof of her ability to support you because they may have assessed that she already can. Definitely still bring all the financial docs just in case - don't want you to get there and have issues because I said this!

 

Also, you don't have a timeline so I can't be sure of your filing date but so long as your interview is within a year (someone please correct me if I am mistaken) of your NOA1 you don't need updated letters of intent.

 

Good luck, I am sure you will be fine. It is a very weird feeling because it is way less stressful than the rest of this process. Enjoy.  

Edited October 24, 2018 by Soonish

[debbiedoo 2,339]

the i 134 will have to have a wet signature and is submitted at interview. it shouldnt have been included with initial petition but doesnt harm anything if it was. still have to use a new one.

 

employment letter/ offer and pay stubs are necessary for current job.

 

both of you have to do a new letter of intent to marry.

[DktrFaustus 38]

Turns out I don't actually have the right birth certificate and I may have to reschedule my interview, because it's on Tuesday October 30th. F***ing hell. This is a nightmare.

[Soonish 90]

Just now, debbiedoo said:

both of you have to do a new letter of intent to marry.

 

Isn't there some timeframe though because I had my interview this week and they didn't ask for them?

 

Obviously better to be safe than sorry so take them if you have them for sure!

[Soonish 90]

1 minute ago, DktrFaustus said:

Turns out I don't actually have the right birth certificate and I may have to reschedule my interview, because it's on Tuesday October 30th. F***ing hell. This is a nightmare.

Did you get the one without your parent's full names on? 

 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

2 minutes ago, Soonish said:

Isn't there some timeframe though because I had my interview this week and they didn't ask for them?

 

Obviously better to be safe than sorry so take them if you have them for sure!

you should have had them but if they didnt notice or didnt care at your interview then obviously ... not an issue (assuming they didnt issue 221g for it lol)

 

having them is a requirement but every consulate and CO is different, and as with any employee/job, sometimes things slip by or are forgotten

[DktrFaustus 38]

1 minute ago, Soonish said:

Did you get the one without your parent's full names on? 

 

 

Yeah, that one.

[Soonish 90]

3 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

you should have had them but if they didnt notice or didnt care at your interview then obviously ... not an issue (assuming they didnt issue 221g for it lol)

 

having them is a requirement but every consulate and CO is different, and as with any employee/job, sometimes things slip by or are forgotten

 

 

They didn't issue a 221g ... wouldn't that have been given to me?

[debbiedoo 2,339]

1 minute ago, Soonish said:

 

 

They didn't issue a 221g ... wouldn't that have been given to me?

usually theyll tell you/give you one then. they can issue one during AP though

[Soonish 90]

Just now, debbiedoo said:

usually theyll tell you/give you one then. they can issue one during AP though

Hmmm, interesting. 

[Wuozopo 4,285]

2 hours ago, debbiedoo said:

both of you have to do a new letter of intent to marry.

No. Only if the petition  has expired before the interview as the London  instructions and FAQs state. And only one letter...from the petitioner. 

 

Required Documents page

 

Petition Affirmation Letter (if applicable)

If your petition expires before the visa interview takes place, you are required to bring to your interview a signed letter from your petitioner confirming that you both remain legally free to marry and that you will marry within 90 days of your arrival in the United States.

 FAQ page

 

I am applying for a K-1 visa, I have heard that I need a letter from my fiancé(e) to reaffirm the petition, what is this?

If the visa interview is scheduled more than 4 months from the date the petition is approved, the applicant is required to provide an original letter from the petitioner, confirming that they both remain legally free to marry and that they intend to do so within 90 days of the applicant’s entry to the United States.  There is no requirement that the letter be notarized.